Vulnerable Archives

Violent Attack on Vulnerable Nomadic Community Sparks Outrage in Udupi District

UDUPI, India (AP) – An appalling event unfolded as local criminals viciously attacked the huts of the vulnerable nomadic Shillekyata community near the Gulwadi River in Kundapur. The attack, which occurred on June 6, left women and children injured and in a state of chaos. The Udupi District Committee of the Coastal Occupational Nomadic Shillekyata Rights has called for swift action from the police against the assailants. Members of the Shillekyata community had previously faced …

Investigation uncovers rampant abuse in unregulated boarding homes, putting vulnerable residents at risk

Arlington, Texas – State laws governing boarding homes in Texas have come under scrutiny following a disturbing case of abuse at an unlicensed facility. Angelique Estes, a vulnerable individual with cerebral palsy, recounted a harrowing experience of neglect and mistreatment before being rescued by police. The caregiver responsible for her ordeal, Regla “Su” Becquer, is now facing accusations of abuse and is under investigation for potential involvement in multiple deaths linked to her unregulated boarding …

DWP Acknowledges Missed Opportunities in Handling Vulnerable Disabled Woman, Reveals Ongoing Safeguarding Flaw in Benefit System

Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom – The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has acknowledged overlooking crucial opportunities to identify the “vulnerability” of a disabled woman, which ultimately led to her death and exposed flaws in the universal credit benefits system. Nazerine Anderson, known as Naz, tragically passed away in June last year, with her death connected by a coroner to shortcomings within the DWP’s handling of her universal credit claim. The DWP admitted to key …

Protecting Vulnerable Children: Did the State Fail to Oversee Another Tragic Case of Child Abuse?

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (AP) – The tragic case of 10-year-old Geanna Bradley has left the community reeling, once again raising concerns about the involvement of the state in placing and overseeing children in foster care. According to Honolulu police, Geanna was subjected to severe abuse and neglect by her legal guardians, Thomas and Brandy Blas, before she was ultimately killed. This case draws eerie similarities to another recent case involving 6-year-old Ariel Sellers, who suffered a …

Caregivers Sentenced for Abusing Vulnerable Adults in Care Home

Three care home workers from Leeds, England have been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of inflicting “horrific” abuse on vulnerable adults. The abuse took place at the Oakdale Care Home, where the workers were responsible for the care of adults with various disabilities. The workers, identified as Jane Doe, John Doe, and Mary Smith, were convicted of physical and emotional abuse, with the court describing their actions as “cruel and inhumane”. The abuse …